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“My Little (Global) School”

“My Little (Global) School” Thomas Friedman has to be one of the most influential minds in America so when I read his op-ed piece in early spring, I was struck … Continue reading

October 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Nike’s “Just Do It!”

For many, these words will forever be tied to a marketing campaign launched by major sporting giant, Nike. In the field of education, these three simple words are used to … Continue reading

October 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Independent School Leaders: Unique Collaboration Focuses on Strategic Sustainability

Strategic planning for the future is essential for any organization especially independent schools across the country. Now, more than ever, independent schools must create strategic goals in order to ensure … Continue reading

October 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

NYC: “I’m A Girl Project”

NYC: “I’m A Girl Project” I began my day with a message from a dear friend. My friend said he ran across a piece of information and immediately thought about … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Virtual Education

The idea of exactly what virtual education is has shifted, and I give much of the credit for this change to one of my favorite innovators, Salman Khan. While this … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Are We Overscheduling Young Children?

Are We or Aren’t We Overscheduling Young Children In the last year, I feel as if there is once again a conversation among educators and parents about how much is … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Education Nation: Building Blocks Early Childhood Education

Solution to lost early childhood opportunities in Mississippi?. For the past several years, NBC News has been hosting an open forum for educators, parents, and policymakers “to discuss the changing … Continue reading

October 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary | Edutopia

11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary | Edutopia. Here is another great resource from Edutopia.  Check out author and speaker on the Brain, Learning, Memory, and  Common Core … Continue reading

October 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Read This Now: Saving Education

Creativity expert, Sir Ken Robinson, is back. In his May 2013 TED Talk, Robinson delves into how best to help save education. Ken Robinson gives several clear reasons education lives … Continue reading

September 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Be You

What is one of the hardest things to teach young children? Honoring what makes one unique and original is a tough concept for many children to grasp. How do we … Continue reading

September 26, 2013 · Leave a comment